When mT air flows inland from the Gulf of Mexico, it
A) results in long-lasting storms characterized by steady but light rainfall.
B) usually veers west toward the Rocky Mountains.
C) undergoes an increase in the temperature lapse rate.
D) loses heat to the land surface.
Answer: C
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